Literary Devices - Page 4
16 Types of Wordplay, with Definitions and ExamplesFor writers, words are raw materials. We use them to draft convincing essays, create new characters, and build entire worlds. We...October 6, 2022
What Is Satire in Writing?Satire has been used in literature for centuries—and there’s a reason for its longevity: Satire is the art of ridiculing or...September 28, 2022
Simile vs. Metaphor: What’s the Difference?Table of contents What is a simile? How are similes structured? When to avoid similes What is a metaphor? How are metaphors...September 21, 2022
Vernacular: Definition and ExamplesLanguages are complicated. There are tons of rules and exceptions to learn, which can be tough even for a language’s primary...September 16, 2022
What Is a Paradox in Writing?“The first rule of fight club is you do not talk about fight club.” This famous line is from Chuck Palahniuk’s 1996 novel, Fight...September 14, 2022
Colloquialism: Definition and ExamplesSome say “soccer,” others say “football.” They’re talking about the same sport, but what they call it is a matter of...September 7, 2022
What Is Point of View in Writing, and How Does It Work?Every piece of writing has a point of view. A novel, an academic research paper, your journal, and this blog post all have a...August 12, 2022
The Literary Definition of Euphemism, With ExamplesNot everyone is comfortable with death. As a society we have come up with a variety of ways to talk about death without ever...July 22, 2022
Puns as a Literary Device, With ExamplesLet’s say you have a controversial opinion about summer (e.g., that it’s not the best season). You could relay that message...July 14, 2022
What Is an Analogy in Writing?Analogy is a literary device that compares seemingly unrelated things to one another. For example, a common analogy used in...July 8, 2022